NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TOLLESON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #214 GOVERNING BOARD AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board and the general public that the Governing Board will hold a public meeting open to the public as follows: DATE: April 26, 2016 TIME: PLACE: 6:00 p.m. District Administrative Center, Board Room, 9801 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353 The agenda for this meeting is provided below. However, the Governing Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the Agenda with the exception of public hearings set for a specific time. One or more members of the Governing Board may participate in the meeting by telephonic communication. Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03 A.3, the Governing Board may vote to convene an executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Governing Board s attorney on any matter listed on the Agenda. A copy of background material for an agenda item provided to Governing Board members (with the exception of materials relating to executive sessions) is available for public inspection at the District Administrative Center, 9801 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353, at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the Governing Board meeting. Please contact Karyn Morse Eubanks, the Governing Board s Executive Assistant, at 623-478-4001 for more information. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodations by contacting Ms. Eubanks. Accommodations should be requested at least two (2) working days prior to a public meeting to allow time for the District to arrange for the accommodation. Posted: April 25, 2016 By: Karyn Morse Eubanks, Executive Assistant to the Governing Board A complete copy of the meeting agenda can be found on the TUHSD website: www.tuhsd.org REGULAR MEETING 1. Call to Order and Roll Call The meeting was called to order by at. Mr. Chapman Mr. Del Palacio Ms. Madruga Mr. Moreno Mr. Villalon Governing Board Meeting Agenda April 26, 2016 Page 1 of 5
2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of the Regular Agenda Recommendation: It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Regular Agenda. Motion made by ; seconded by Mr. Chapman Mr. Del Palacio Ms. Madruga Mr. Moreno Mr. Villalon 4. Summary of Current Events The Superintendent and/or Governing Board members may present a brief summary of current events. The Governing Board will not propose, discuss, deliberate, or take legal action at the meeting on any matter in the summary unless the specific matter is properly noticed for legal action. 5. Public Participation The Governing Board is committed to providing regular opportunities for the public to address the Governing Board. To that end, the public is invited to address the Governing Board on any issue within its jurisdiction, subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. Members of the public who wish to address the Governing Board are to complete a public participation form and provide it to Karyn Morse Eubanks, the Governing Board s Executive Assistant, prior to the beginning of the meeting. Governing Board members are not permitted to discuss or take legal action on matters raised during the open call to the public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. However, the law permits Governing Board members to do the following at the conclusion of the open call to the public: (a) respond to criticism made by those who have addressed the Governing Board; (b) ask staff to review a matter; or (c) ask that a matter be put on a future agenda. During public participation, the Governing Board shall not hear personal complaints against school personnel or any other person connected with the District. Persons with complaints/concerns regarding District matters are referred to Governing Board Policies KE, KEB, KEC, and KED. 6. Approval of the Consent Agenda It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Consent Agenda. Motion made by ; seconded by Mr. Chapman Mr. Del Palacio Ms. Madruga Mr. Moreno Mr. Villalon 7. Discussion/Action of Items(s) Previously Removed From the Consent Agenda Motion made by ; seconded by Mr. Chapman Mr. Del Palacio Ms. Madruga Mr. Moreno Mr. Villalon Governing Board Meeting Agenda April 26, 2016 Page 2 of 5
CONSENT AGENDA* ITEMS Items marked with an asterisk (*) are designated as Consent Agenda Items. These items will be considered without discussion. Consent Agenda items may be removed for discussion by any member of the Governing Board by notifying the Governing Board President or the Superintendent twenty-four hours before the regular Governing Board meeting or by a majority of the Governing Board members present at the Governing Board meeting. PDF PAGE # *1. Human Resources A. Personnel Items Personnel items include recommendations and ratifications for various actions including employment, contract assignments and revisions, stipends, extra duty assignments, position changes, leaves of absence, retirements, resignations, and terminations. B. Revised Salary Schedule for Department Chairs When the salary schedules were approved on April 12, 2016, the explanation of how department chairs are paid was erroneous and has been corrected. *2. Financial Services A. Vouchers Prior to ratification at each Governing Board meeting, Governing Board members review vouchers and/or journal entries. Vouchers represent orders for payment of material, equipment, salaries, and services. B. Donations Various donations are presented to the Governing Board throughout the year for review and official acceptance. *3. Purchasing A. Award of Contract RFP #16-006-21, Online Learning Program, to Edgenuity, Inc. On December 3, 2015, the District issued RFP #16-006-21, Online Learning Program, to purchase subscription licenses for courses that could be utilized by Special Education, English Language Learners, and Career and Technical Education, as well as general education students for blended learning, credit retrieval, alternative education, and summer school. Administration recommends awarding RFP #16-006-21, Online Learning Program, in the amount of $1,000,000, to Edgenuity, Inc. *4. Superintendent s Office A. Intergovernmental Agreement with Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) In November 2012, District voters approved the District s affiliation with West-MEC. The Intergovernmental Agreement will be effective on July 1, 2016 and will be for a period of three (3) years, with annual review and possible revision, as appropriate and/or necessary. 6-8 9-10 11-12 13-14 15 16-32 Governing Board Meeting Agenda April 26, 2016 Page 3 of 5
PDF PAGE # B. Affiliation Agreement between Grand Canyon University and La Joya Community High School for Educational/Clinical Experience Program The Grand Canyon University Educational/Clinical Experience Program will allow GCU students who are interested in athletic training to receive high quality learning experiences under the guidance of the District s athletic trainers. C. Travel Requests Requests have been received from Copper Canyon High School, La Joya Community High School, Sierra Linda High School, Tolleson Union High School, and Westview High School. D. Second Reading Multiple Policies (BEC, BEDA, BEHD, FCB, GBI, GCCA, GCCH, GCQF, GDQA, IKE, IKF, JFAB, JFABC, JK, and JLIA) Administration seeks Governing Board approval of the second reading of multiple policy revisions based upon changes to law and/or recommendations. 33-40 41-43 44-84 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the second reading of Policies BEC (Executive Sessions/Open Meetings), BEDA (Notification of Board Meetings), BEDH (Public Participation at Board Meetings), FCB (Retirement of Facilities), GBI (Staff Participation in Political Activities), GCCA (Professional/Support Staff Discretionary and Accrued Sick Leave), GCCH (Professional/Support Staff Bereavement Leave), GCQF (Discipline, Suspension and Dismissal of Professional Staff Member), GDQA (Support Staff Reduction in Force), IKE (Promotion and Retention of Students), IKF (Graduation Requirements), JFAB (Tuition/Admission of Nonresident Students), JFABC (Admission of Transfer Students [Academic Credit Transfer]), JK (Student Discipline), and JLIA (Supervision of Students). INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. E-Learning Program Overview Travis Johnson, Director of Alternative Education, and Thomas Junk, Westview High School s Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction, will provide an overview of the District s new E-Learning Program. 2. National School Boards Association s National Conference Report All Governing Board members attended the National School Boards Association s 2016 National Conference on April 9-11, 2016 in Boston, MA and will provide a report on the conference. 85 86 Governing Board Meeting Agenda April 26, 2016 Page 4 of 5
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS PDF PAGE # 1. Minutes April 5, 2016 Special Meeting and Executive Session and April 12, 2016 Regular Meeting Mr. Freddie Villalon was excused from both meetings. 87-124 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the April 5, 2016 Special Meeting and Executive Session minutes and the April 12, 2016 Regular Meeting minutes. Motion made by ; seconded by Mr. Chapman Mr. Del Palacio Ms. Madruga Mr. Moreno Mr. Villalon AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETING(S) 1. 2. 3. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by ; seconded by The meeting was adjourned at. Governing Board Meeting Agenda April 26, 2016 Page 5 of 5